Marking of Fire Department Connections, Post Indicator Valves, Fire Sprinkler Control Valves, and Private Fire Hydrants

1. GENERAL

   Fire Department equipment shall be clearly marked so that equipment is clearly visible.

2. PAINT SPECIFICATION

   OSHA Safety Yellow

   Examples:
   

   • Fuller O'Brien Hi-Way (Safety) Yellow 612-35/615-35
   • Kelly Moore #63 Sunburst (Safety) Yellow 1700
   • Sherwin Williams Safety Yellow SW 4084

   OSHA Safety White

   Examples:
   

   • Fuller O'Brien Hi-Way (Safety) White 612-00/615-00
   • Kelly Moore #61 Arctic (Safety) White 1700 Line
   • Sherwin Williams Safety White

3. SURFACES TO BE PAINTED

   1. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
      Paint all surfaces Safety Yellow including riser pipe, caps and check valve.
   2. POST INDICATOR VALVES
      Paint all surfaces Safety Yellow from top to bottom.
   3. EXTERIOR FIRE SPRINKLER CONTROL VALVES
      Paint all surfaces Safety Yellow to assure good visibility.
   4. PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS
      Paint all surfaces Safety Yellow including caps and flanges.

      Private Fire Hydrants connected to fire sprinkler system underground piping shall have the top four (4) inches of the hydrant painted Safety White.